Ryan Kisor Quintet Tickets

Ryan Kisor is a standout trumpet voice in modern hard bop, renowned for his precise tone, inventive improvisation, and deep roots in the traditional bebop lineage. A Thelonious Monk Institute Louis Armstrong International Jazz Trumpet Competition winner in 1990, Kisor has built a career that blends classic jazz idioms with contemporary energy. His long-standing association with the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra (JLCO) places him at the heart of premier big and small-group contexts, alongside collaborations with giants like Mingus Big Band, Horace Silver, Gerry Mulligan, and Gil Evans projects.

As a leader and co-leader, Kisor’s discography highlights a musician who respects tradition while pushing the language forward. The Ryan Kisor Quintet showcases his tight ensemble work and lyrical trumpet phrasing, drawing from hard bop and neo-bop influences of Clifford Brown, Kenny Dorham, and Woody Shaw. Fans can expect high-caliber performances that balance intricate trumpet lines with swinging rhythm sections.

For fans and new listeners alike, this page provides a comprehensive look at his career, a preview of forthcoming live appearances, and a gateway to recordings, where you can hear the evolution from Minor Mutiny (1992) through Live at Smalls (2010) and This Is Ryan (2005) to the present era.

Upcoming tour details for 2025 include a notable engagement at Dizzy’s Club in Frederick P. Rose Hall (Jazz at Lincoln Center), New York. On April 18–19, 2025, the Ryan Kisor Quintet will be joined by Grant Stewart, Peter Bernstein, John Webber, and Willie Jones III for performances that promise hard-swinging improvisation and polished group dynamics. Secure your seats and check our listings for availability, price updates, and real-time inventory. We’ve got you covered with straightforward, no-fuss ticket options to this essential NYC jazz experience.

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